Breach Notification Rule

The Breach Notification Rule requires healthcare providers and certain organizations to inform individuals if their protected health information (PHI) has been accessed, used, or disclosed without permission, resulting in a breach. This helps people protect themselves and take necessary actions. Organizations must notify affected individuals promptly, usually within 60 days, and may also need to report the breach to government agencies. The goal is transparency and to help individuals understand potential risks to their privacy and health information, encouraging trust and accountability in handling sensitive data.